At a Glance
- Tasks: Quote and manage bespoke insurance policies for M&A transactions while building strong relationships.
- Company: Join CFC's award-winning team in a diverse and innovative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach junior team members and enhance your professional network.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the M&A sector with your expertise and decision-making skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in M&A, strong commercial acumen, and relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 120000 $ per year.
Our award-winning team underwrites a comprehensive range of transaction liability insurance products, including representations and warranties (R&W) insurance, warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance, tax insurance and contingent liability insurance.
As a Transaction Liability Underwriter, it’s pivotal that you can review the legal, tax, financial and other risks associated with a corporate transaction in a wide array of sectors. You will be successfully quoting, project-managing and underwriting representation and warranty insurance policies in connection with M&A transactions, and your commercial experience will help you to build strong relationships with lawyers, bankers and brokers - winning new business, structuring and negotiating bespoke insurance policies.
You’ll be joining a diverse and innovative team - our TL team is already made up of incredible professionals from an array of sectors including Underwriting, Corporate and M&A Law, Investment Banking, Accountancy and Tax. We are a high-performance, impactful bunch and together we champion CFC's core values, culture and ethos.
About the role
- Quote, project manage and underwrite representation and warranty insurance policies in connection with M&A transactions.
- Structure and negotiate bespoke insurance policies with lawyers and brokers domestically and abroad.
- Win new business and build strong working relationships with key lawyers, bankers, and brokers, as well as proactively seeking out opportunities to drive new business within TL.
- Effectively assess and price risks considering factors such as business sector, deal structure, jurisdiction and indemnification obligations in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
- Build and develop positive working relationships with brokers, clients, lawyers and other key stakeholders involved in the M&A process.
- Work with the TL/PL and Marketing team to contribute to TL marketing content, materials, campaigns, and assist with relevant communications as required.
- Attend relevant meetings, networking, and hosted events to build a strong broker network.
- Identify and highlight cross sell opportunities considering CFC’s other lines of business.
- Help ensure that underwriting policies, processes, and guidelines are adhered to by junior and new team members, to meet all compliance, regulatory and binder requirements.
- Identify development needs in the team, and provide coaching, buddying, and technical training to more junior and new team members.
About you
In this new role we are looking to hire an innovative, motivated M&A professional with a strong interest in business and commerce, a commercial approach to risk assessment and sharp decision-making skills. You will build strong relationships with lawyers, bankers and brokers - winning new business, structuring and negotiating bespoke insurance policies. Your specialist knowledge will be key in successfully quoting, project-managing and underwriting representation and warranty insurance policies in connection with M&A transactions. You’ll be able to effectively assess and price risks considering factors such as business sector, deal structure, jurisdiction and indemnification obligations in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal, Analyst, and Business Development
Industries
Insurance
Senior M&A Underwriter in Melbourne employer: CFC
CFC is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring our team members are equipped to handle the complexities of cyber claims. Our focus on work-life balance and a supportive environment makes CFC a rewarding place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the insurance industry.
